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Hey guys, Is there a different way a person is supposed to adjust/set the valves in a sbc using 1.6 roller rockers? Also I'm getting alot of air out of my exhaust. Is this because my valves are not set properly? As always thanks for being here for guys like me. peace Bud

spring replacement hey ed, you seem cofused if you should replace your rear spring or not. the best rule of thumb that i have heard is if the spring still has a bend to it then it is ok. if it is flat (like mine is) then it needs replaced. I am going to miss the great launches that a worn out...

Hey guys, I am not liking the performance of my old Holley 4110 700 cfm dual inlet carb. It does not seem as if the secondaries are opening. They are vaccum.I am considering a new carb and am curious about mechanical secondaries. Any good? I will post my mods below. Also I have the comp cams...

Hey Mad Dog, I need the tach.

Hard To Say Hey Zack, the questions that you ask are tough to answer. Probably the reason for the lack of replies. All I can tell you about is my situation. You will see the mods I have made to the '74 at the bottom of this post. I am running 417 hp and 406 ft lbs of torque. I am still running...

Welcome!!! Hey Tom, welcome to the CAC. I can't help with your carb question, though I am sure someone here will. Congrats on your first vette. If you're like I was you'll be opening up the garage door just to look at it for the first few weeks. Good luck. Bud peace :w

Hey guys, thanks for the feedback. I was afraid this was going to be a problem. The good news is there are other blocks available to us if this gets to costly. again thanks. peace Bud

Hey guys, I'm Baaaack. Well the nice weather is just about over here in southwest Ohio, so the '74 is parked and I am looking for new projects. I have agreed to help a friend with a mild rebuild of a '79 (I think) 355 cid. He disassembled the engine with out marking the main bearing caps. Can...

Hey Annivette, did you mark the position of #1 cylinder on the distributor before you removed it. If so you should be able to drop the dist. right back into place. Look down the dist. opening to see the position of the oil pump slot. This will help you line up the dist. with the oil pump...

Hey JrdnsEdu, Dynomax ceramic, easy install, good fit, good performance. peace Bud

First Rebuild Hey Andrew, welcome to the CAC. This is the first time I have seen your postings. It is fairly simple to pull, take apart, have machined, put back together, reinstall a 350 cu. in. out of an early model shark. A Haynes manual and the search mode of this forum will get you through...

Hey JohnGrawcock, it is very possible that the oil is coming from the valve covers. I will give your method a try. Thank You. Hey Joe1975, I am still experiencing the small amount of oil in the valleys of the manifold. The car is running much better now that I have close to the proper vacuum...

Hey John and Brian, thanks for the feedback. Tonight I did all that was suggested. Sprayed the fluid. No change. Set timing from the beginning. 10* initial/35* all in. Runs ok but not all there. Then I traced and inspected every vacuum hose I could find. I replaced all that were even remotely...

Hey guys, How do I tell if I have a leaking intake manifold gasket? There are traces of oil in the valleys to the right rear of the carb. Timing is an issue. I sometimes have a backfire through the carb. I only have 15" of vacuum at idle off the main vac. port. The headlights won't go down. All...

Hey guys, I am trying to clean up some of the wiring on the '74. I want to replace some of the cobbed up add ons that have been added or changed over the years. On the starter the wiring diagram calls for a yellow wire to go from the r post of the starter to the coil + (mine is red at this...

Hey nlreb54, the one thing I remember about the 1406 is that they hate high fuel pressure. Do you have a high output fuel pump with no regulator. No more than 6lbs. if I remember. peace Bud

I Am A Moron!! Hey Jack, Hey Bob, thanks for taking the time to respond to a fool. Back in the fall when I parked the shark I started taking off parts cleaning and painting the ones that were to be used again. Somehow I switched and painted a crank pulley for an old Firebird that I built a few...

Sorry about that. 350 bored and stroked to 383 c.i.

Hey guys, what do you think it can be? New crank, harmonic balancer. The HB doesn't seem to seat all the way on the crank. I broke a borrowed installer trying to get it further on the crank. From the end of the crank to the outside edge of the HB is 15/16" Is this about right or does the...

Hey Stallion, way to go! Side step it at 3000 rpms, slam 2nd at 5900, try to hit 3rd without breaking your knuckles, then slide into 4th. Continue to do this untill you can do it in your sleep and even 35 years later you'll be able to make all of those around you set up and take notice. peace Bud